NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL - SOUND

Sir Arthur Porritt arrives at Wellington Harbour to become the first New Zealand-born Governor-General. He is welcomed by Prime Minister Holyoake and Sir Richard Wilde, along with his family. Sir Arthur, a renowned World War Army surgeon and former Olympic athlete, inspects a guard of honour and visits the war memorial. His athletic achievements include captaining New Zealand's track and field team and winning a bronze medal in the 1924 Paris Olympics. The ceremony concludes with his swearing-in as Governor-General at the Parliament buildings.

Who was the first New Zealand-born Governor-General?

• Sir Arthur Porritt

• Prime Minister Holyoake

• Sir Richard Wilde

• Lady Porritt

What was Sir Arthur Porritt's role during World War?

• An army surgeon

• A navy officer

• A diplomat

• A pilot

In which Olympic Games did Sir Arthur Porritt win a bronze medal?

• 1920 Antwerp

• 1932 Los Angeles

• 1924 Paris

• 1928 Amsterdam

Who administered the oath of office to Sir Arthur Porritt?

• Administrator Sir Richard Wilde

• Chief Justice Wilde

• Lady Porritt

• Prime Minister Holyoake

What was confirmed during the swearing-in ceremony?

• Sir Arthur's appointment as Her Majesty's representative

• Sir Arthur's academic credentials

• Sir Arthur's military rank

• Sir Arthur's Olympic achievements